- TripBuzz found 317 things to do with kids in or near Barnstable, Massachusetts, including 296 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hyannis, Oak Bluffs, Brewster and Wellfleet.
- From Hyannis Whale Watchers to Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, the Barnstable area offers 93 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Boat Tours, Whale Watching Tours and Fishing.
- Located 70 miles south of Boston, Barnstable is a city with a population of over 45,000. While the municipality was first settled and incorporated as a town in 1638 and 1639, respectively, it did not officially become a city until 1989 and is thus popular known as 'the Town of Barnstable.' Former US Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Grover Cleveland used to spend time in Barnstable.
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3353 Main Street (6A), Barnstable, MA 02630
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Fans of the paranormal love the Barnstable Village's Ghost Hunter's Tour. Each tour is guided by experienced historians and passes through the most haunted and spooky parts of Barbstable Village.
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Built in 1644, the Sturgis Library is a historic public library known as being one of the oldest libraries in the country. The library contains a number of books and other documents that tell about the local history.
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The 63-foot catamaran called Bay Spirit is the heart of the Bay Spirit Tours company. As of 2009, a wide range of tours and cruises were offered from this boat, including lighthouse tours, a wine tasting cruise, a scuba adventure, and a sunset cruise.
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Centered around a barrier beach, the Sandy Neck Beach Park features 4,700 acres of maritime forest, marshes, and dunes. Popular activities at the beach include fishing, shellfishing, horseback riding, bonfires, camping, and general relaxation.
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The bulk of Burgess Park is dedicated toward an 18-hole disc golf course. The course itself is made mostly for adults since there are long distances between the holes and visitors are required to bring their own discs.
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3353 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 2630
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Trayser Museum Group Coast Guard Heritage Museum has two floors worth of exhibits revolving around the Coast Guard, lighthouses, lightships and boat rescues. They display uniforms, artifacts, and models and also have a gift shop.
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345 Bone Hill Road, Barnstable, MA 02637
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Barnstable's Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary is an important conservation initiative based in Massachusetts. This waterfront sanctuary welcomes visitors and school groups, and is particularly popular among birding enthusiasts. It is most famous for its osprey population.
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Spanning over 220 years, the artifacts collected by the U.S. Coast Guard Museum tell a story of the country's maritime history. View artifacts including dinnerware, oil lamps used on historic missions, flags, metals, and navigation tools.
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A prime example of classic Greek Revival architecture, the Barnstable Superior Courthouse is a historic two story building that dates back to 1831. The courthouse was designed by architect Andrew Parris.
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3074 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 2630
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Thought to be haunted, Barnstable Historical Society - Daniel Davis House is open to the public and aims to preserve the history of the region. The house features artifacts like 19th century clothing and furniture pieces.